More DETAILED ANSWERS ARE BELOW - SEE LINKS, VIDEOS, TEXTS as you may need more time - just depends.
FIRST of ALL - Do NOT SWIM until your eyes are fully healed or let sweat drip into them - you could get an eye infection and that could end your hopes and dreams as your eyes will not get fixed.
SECOND - learn the CSS - it is fine to do the freestyle stroke for conditioning but the PST requires the Combat Swimmer Stroke - For Youtube videos / Instagram Posts
See https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/combat-swimmer-stroke-common-errors-corrections
Also learn how to put it all together - PST CLINIC - Getting TO the TRAINING:
https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/14502001-navy-seal-pst-clinic-build-a-strategy-to-ace-the-test-for-bud-s-eod-diver-sar-swimmer
INFORMATION: Read this (links included) https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/so-you-wanna-be-a-frogman-read-this-for-starters
https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/how-good-is-good-enough-in-spec-ops
https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/how-good-is-good-enough-strength-part-2
https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/what-book-is-right-for-me-special-ops-candidate
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This is how I have been breaking down the PST for years so students can have a better understanding of where in the test they are failing and how to get over these sticking points. The best way to get better at this test is to actually test yourself several times. This PST is YOUR entrance exam, so take it seriously. NEVER think you can score this many points or run so fast because if you have not taken this test as it is given, then you will likely be disappointed in how you perform on game day.
Grading of the PST: There is an actual grade for the PST - for more information see Article
Send me an email and I may post it up as an article next week. You can contact me at stew@stewsmith.com.
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Where to Find More Information About Optimal Performance Training Programs
When you start training again, consider the seasonal tactical fitness model. I call it A WAY to train and obviously not the only way to train. But it offers the opportunity to never neglect your weaknesses, helps with flexibility and mobility, but will also put you at a level of physical abilities where you are happy with your overall ability to just about anything. We have a systems where the seasons dictate our training. When it is nicer outside, we tend to run and do more calisthenics. When it is colder and not so nice, we lift more, run, less, and still maintain our outdoor activities with shorter runs and rucks. Check it out: Seasonal Tactical Fitness Periodization System.
My most recent programs that walk you through these four cycles with 12 weeks of each season in two programs.
These Seasonal Tactical Fitness BLOCK Periodization programs will walk you through 4 x 4 weeks cycles with 16 weeks of each season in two programs. (32 total weeks)
The Specific Military / Special Ops Physical Fitness Workouts Where Optimal Performance Will Be Tested Each Day
Navy SEAL Workout Phase 1
Navy SEAL Workout Phase 2 - 3
Navy SEAL Workout Phase 4 Grinder PT
Navy SWCC Workout
Army PFT Workout (Prep For Rucking, OPAT, ACFT)
Army Special Forces / Ranger Workout
Army Air Assault School Workout
Army Airborne Workout
Advanced Running Program - Special Ops Supplement Plan
USMC RECON / MarSOC Workout
USMC OCS / TBS Workout
USMC IST and PFT
The Combat Conditioning Workout
Air Force PJ / CCT Workout Battlefield Airman Prep Course
The UBRR Upper Body Round Robin Workout / Spec Ops version
The Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer / Navy SAR Workout
The Service Academy Workout (West Point, Navy, Air Force Academy)
The Navy, Air Force, Marine Corp Boot Camp Workout
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The Law Enforcement Physical Fitness Workouts
The FBI Academy Workout | FBI Workout Vol 2
The DEA Workout
The FLETC Workout - Ace the PEB
The PFT Bible: Pushups, Sit-ups, 1.5 Mile Run
The Fire Fighter Workout - Ace the CPAT
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